NEW DELHI: Two Army soldiers dies while two others were injured in an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir . The encounter broke out earlier in the evening in Pingnal Dugadda forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district .
The security forces have cordoned off the area and operations are still going on.
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"Based on the intelligence inputs, a joint operation with J&K Police was launched in area Chatroo at Kishtwar. A contact was established and scout leading the patrol exchanged heavy volume of fire with the terrorists at 1530 hrs. In the ensuing firefight four army personnel have been injured. The operation is in progress," White Knight Corps of Indian Army said.
Meanwhile, the administration has increased the security in the district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit J&K on Saturday for an election rally, his first campaign event in the union territory after the assembly polls were announced. PM Modi is scheduled to address a BJP election rally in Doda district.
Jammu and Kashmir will vote in three phases for assembly: the first on September 18, the second on September 25, and the third on October 1, 2024.
The vote counting will be held on October 8. This is the first elections since the abrogation of Article 370.
#IndianArmy #GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of the #Bravehearts; offer deepest condolences to the families. @NorthernComd_IA@adgpi@SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/MRV4CLBTWE
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) September 13, 2024
The security forces have cordoned off the area and operations are still going on.
Read also: Afzal Guru's brother files nomination to contest J&K assembly elections
"Based on the intelligence inputs, a joint operation with J&K Police was launched in area Chatroo at Kishtwar. A contact was established and scout leading the patrol exchanged heavy volume of fire with the terrorists at 1530 hrs. In the ensuing firefight four army personnel have been injured. The operation is in progress," White Knight Corps of Indian Army said.
Based on the intelligence inputs, a joint operation with J&K Police was launched in area Chatroo at #Kishtwar.
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) September 13, 2024
A contact was established and scout leading the patrol exchanged heavy volume of fire with the terrorists at 1530 hrs.
In the ensuing firefight four army personnel… pic.twitter.com/1KJn3M8UBo
Meanwhile, the administration has increased the security in the district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit J&K on Saturday for an election rally, his first campaign event in the union territory after the assembly polls were announced. PM Modi is scheduled to address a BJP election rally in Doda district.
Jammu and Kashmir will vote in three phases for assembly: the first on September 18, the second on September 25, and the third on October 1, 2024.
The vote counting will be held on October 8. This is the first elections since the abrogation of Article 370.
